Filmed along the beaches and rainforests of central Brazil with additional 'studio' sequences, this is a music video of 'The Rose' from my 2008 CD release, "Arcadia - A Return To Distant Lands ".
Filmed along the beaches and ports of central Brazil with additional 'flashback' sequences during my life as a musician touring the world, this is a music video of 'Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay' from my 2007 CD release, "Old School - Hits of the 60s & 70s".
The Song:
Written by Otis Redding & Steve Cropper in 1968, 'Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay' from my 2007 CD release, "Old School - Hits of the 60s & 70s". Featuring Chet McCracken (former "Doobie Brother's" drummer), Chris Pinnick (former "Chicago" lead guitarist), Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel Pires, among others.
The making of OLD SCHOOL CD - 2007
A brief video slide show of the making of my 2007 CD release, "Old School - Hits of the 60s & 70s". Featuring Chet McCracken (former "Doobie Brother's" drummer), Chris Pinnick (former "Chicago" lead guitarist), Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel Pires, among others.
The Song:
In the background of this video clip is the 'instrumental jam' that we added to the end of the 1973 Lynyrd Skynyrd classic, 'Sweet Home Alabama".
Guitars:
R. Devin & C. Pinnick
Piano: R. Devin
Drums: C. McCracken
Bass: R. Devin
Vocals: R. Devin
Back Vocals:
R. Devin & M. F. Ricart
"Poor Lonesome Cowboy Blues"
On a blustery, Colorado evening I performed a special, live concert along with fellow musicians, Joe Bowman, Barry Gordon, Bill Martinez, Don Pennington and Paul Sadler, benefiting the Old Spanish Trail Association. This is a video clip from that concert, during the historic re-enactment of the Old Spanish Trail Wagon Train Ride.
The Song:
"Poor Lonesome Cowboy Blues" - During the late 1890's Cowboy Music was written and influenced by people of various back grounds and nationalities. This song was written after the American Civil War, and it's 'Blues Roots' are quite prevalent. This song appears on my "Live From The Trail" DVD. Directed & Produced by: Michael J. Sullivan.
"The Old Spanish Trail"
A music video filmed during the historic reenactment of The Old Spanish Trail through southern Colorado. This was a one hundred mile horse back and wagon train ride. It features Music that I composed and performed and was Directed and Edited by: Allen Steppler of Bill Allen Productions.
The Song:
"The Old Spanish Trail" - is an instrumental piece that I composed specifically for The Old Spanish Trail Ride through Colorado. In this version - I adapted Dan Fogelberg's 'Sutter's Mill' Lyrics to fit the story line of the video footage and my melody. This song appears on my "Live From The Trail" DVD.
Rick Devin:
All Instruments & Vocals
Television Commercial - 2001
This TV commercial about Michael Martin Murphey's Singing Cowboy Ranch in Nathrop, Colorado was written, filmed and recorded by myself, in the summer of 2001. Even though the Ranch has since closed for business, I thought it interesting enough to post here for you to view. For more information about Murph's current shows, etc. please visit: michaelmartinmurphey.com
The Song:
"The Colorado Trail" - was written in the 1890s, author unknown, yet later saved by Carl Sandburg. It has appeared on several of my earlier CDs including "Colorado Cowboy", "Row Of Doors" and "Cowboy Classics". It's one of my favorite tunes.
"The Colorado Trail"
A music video filmed during the historic reenactment of the entire 500 mile length of The Colorado Trail through Colorado. For more information about how you can also help support the Colorado Trail, please visit: coloradotrail.org
The Song:
"The Colorado Trail" - was written in the 1890s, author unknown, yet later saved by Carl Sandburg. It has appeared on several of my earlier CDs including "Colorado Cowboy", "Row Of Doors" and "Cowboy Classics". It's one of my favorite tunes.
"Spotted Eagle's Prayer"
On a blustery, Colorado evening I performed a special, live concert along with fellow musicians, Joe Bowman, Barry Gordon, Bill Martinez, Don Pennington and Paul Sadler, benefiting the Old Spanish Trail Association. This is a video clip from that concert, during the historic re-enactment of the Old Spanish Trail Wagon Train Ride. Directed & Produced by: Michael J. Sullivan.
The Song:
"Spotted Eagle's Prayer" - was written in Summit County, Colorado after watching an American Bald Eagle flying around my riverside camp. I was reflecting on the Native American Indian culture, and even incorporated some Lakota Sioux phrases into the song. This song appears on my "Row Of Doors" CD and "Live From The Trail" DVD.
"Shoebox Memories"
On a blustery, Colorado evening I performed a special, live concert along with fellow musicians, Joe Bowman, Barry Gordon, Bill Martinez, Don Pennington and Paul Sadler, benefiting the Old Spanish Trail Association. This is a video clip from that concert, during the historic re-enactment of the Old Spanish Trail Wagon Train Ride. Directed & Produced by: Michael J. Sullivan.
The Song:
"Shoebox Memories" - was also written in Summit County, Colorado while trying to clean my apartment. I stumbled across a shoebox of old photographs (many of a trip to Mexico with an old girlfriend). The song was completed that same day, the clean up of my apartment waited, haha. This song appears on my "Row Of Doors" CD and "Live From The Trail" DVD.
